1. The problem asks us to interpret the horizontal intercept (85,0) on a graph showing combinations of bananas and apples sold. 2. The horizontal intercept is the point where the graph crosses the x-axis, meaning the y-value (number of apples sold) is zero. 3. At (85,0), the number of apples sold is 0, and the number of bananas sold is 85. 4. This means if no apples were sold, 85 bananas were sold. 5. Therefore, the horizontal intercept tells us the number of bananas sold when no apples are sold. 6. The correct interpretation matches option A: "The horizontal intercept tells us the number of bananas that were sold if no apples were sold."